வல்

Tamil

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʋɐl/

Noun

வல் • (val)

1. strength, power
2. ability
3. hillock, mound
4. dice
5. bodice

Derived terms

• வல்லமை (vallamai)
• வல்லினம் (valliṉam)

 

References

• University of Madras (1924–1936) “வல்”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press